I don't know whether this book will stay "gone" or not, but when I thought that not having any more babies in the extended family made the book surplus to requirements, my 6 year old grandson soon proved me wrong. I had to retrieve the book from the box destined for the secondhand bookstore and cast on for the Three Pigs and a Wolf playset (three houses and a cauldron also included). SO cute and apparently, not "too young" for six year olds! It's finished, getting a lot of use, and is a remarkably versatile play set. And then, a friend pointed out the adorable Grumpy Bear pattern, composed entirely of garter-stitch rectangles: a perfect project for beginning knitters. The book is definitely a keeper. ( )

Note: I have not yet knit from this book.

I like many of the patterns. I like the fact that she starts with a section of nice patterns based on garter stitch rectangles. I found a nice sweater I want to make for my grandson.

The general directions are split between the front and the back of the book. Most places the specific directions do not tell you where (and if) directions for the specific stitch are in the book. Can anyone help me with 'smocking stitch'? Some of the patterns are just too, too for me. There is no chart to translate US to mm needle sizes. (This book is from 2007, please.)

A feast of gorgeous projects, shown on gorgeous kids in gorgeous photos.

At sleep, at play, in the nursery, and on the go, adorable babies need adorable knits. And here are 40 gloriously unique projects that manage to be utterly charming, fabulous, and usable all at the same time. Baby sets and toys; stroller blankets, jackets, and mittens; and a pure and sweet layette are just the tip of the knitting frenzy that is Itty-Bitty Nursery. Picture cute garden mice on an amazing mobile and a knitted clothesline of miniature knitwear adorning the nursery. Coo at the baby sporting a striped hat called "Frenchie" or Mom with her Fruit Loops felted bag. Marvel at the amazing Cupcake Tea Set and the Three Pigs and a Wolf finger puppets, both perfect for the toddler at play.

All of the projects are fresh, lively, and fun. With precisely illustrated instructions, there's something here for every level of knitter, from the greenest beginner to the most experienced craftsperson. ( )